Steve was born in 1966 in Fairmont, West Virginia, the third of five children. Steve’s father was a former coal miner turned Army soldier. Steve spent the first nine years of his life moving from one Army base to another. Steve’s family settled in Jacksonville, Florida, on Steve’s tenth birthday, September 6, 1976, shortly after his father’s retirement from the Army.
Steve graduated from Terry Parker High School in 1984, after which he attended college at University of Florida, where he graduated with a degree in Classical Studies (and with a 3.7 GPA in his major and a 3.3 GPA overall). After graduating in 1987, Steve went to law school, his first year at University of Mississippi, and transferring to University of Florida College of Law, where he graduated in Honors in 1991.
Steve married his wife, Deborah L. Greene, on February 14, 1995, at Central Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Jacksonville, Florida. Steve and Deborah have an 18 year old son and a 9 year old daughter. Steve’s wife Deborah is also his law partner. All of Steve’s time away from the office is spent with his family.
Steve and Deborah are prior members of Central Christian Church, where they served on the Board when it merged with Eastside Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) (a predominantly African American congregation), and when its name was changed to Springfield Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Steve was also youth sponsor at Central Christian. Steve and his wife, Deborah, are currently members and serve as Deacons at Riverside Avenue Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), in Jacksonville, Florida.
Steven enjoys studying constitutional law issues and the history of the drafting of and early interpretation of the U.S. Constitution. Steven and his wife, Deborah, also enjoy reading books together, attending movies together, and traveling (both at home and abroad).
Practice areas
Personal Injury and Wrongful Death, including serious car crashes, truck wrecks, motorcycle wrecks, pedestrian injuries, elevator & escalator injuries, carbon monoxide poisoning, product liability injuries, and slip & fall injuries.
25 years
As a former family law magistrate, I will still represent high net worth individuals in divorce and family law litigation.
29 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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FL | Member in Good Standing | 1993 | 02/23/2022 |
Legal answers | 5 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2005 |
Clay County Child Advocate of the Year | Clay County Child Advocates & Custody Evaluators, Inc. | 2003 |
Dignity in the Law Award | The Florida Bar Family Law Section | 2003 |
Clay County Child Advocate of the Year | Clay County Guardian Ad Litem Office | 2002 |
Clay County Child Advocate of the Year | Clay County Guardian Ad Litem Office | 2001 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Shareholder | Combs Greene McLester f/k/a Smith Greene & Combs | 2006 - Present |
General Counsel | Fourth Judicial Circuit Court | 2004 - 2006 |
Adjunct Professor | Florida Coastal School of Law | 2003 - 2007 |
Magistrate & Child Support Hearing Officer | Fourth Judicial Circuit Court | 2001 - 2006 |
Managing Shareholder | Combs, Greene, Harris and Ellis | 1996 - 2001 |
Law Clerk | Fourth Judicial Circuit Court | 1994 - 1996 |
Associate | Boyer, Tanzler & Boyer | 1992 - 1994 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | Member | 2009 - Present |
National Bankruptcy Forum | Contributor | 2009 - Present |
Florida Family Law American Inn of Court | Master of the Inn | 2005 - Present |
Florida Bar, Family Law Rules of Procedure Committee | Chair | 2010 - 2011 |
Florida Bar, Rules of Judicial Administration Committee | Representative Member | 2008 - 2010 |
Florida Bar, Family Law Rules of Procedure Committee | Vice-Chair | 2008 - 2010 |
Florida Bar, Family Law Rules of Procedure Committee | Member | 2006 - 2012 |
Florida Association of Magistrates and Hearing Officers | President | 2004 - 2006 |
Jacksonville Police Council | Member | 2003 - 2006 |
American Judicature Society | Member | 2001 - 2003 |
Federalist Society | Member | 2000 - 2003 |
Heritage Foundation | Member | 1998 - 2003 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law | law | N/A |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Foreclosure Defense | Foreclosure Defense | 2010 |
Foreclosure Defense | Foreclosure Defense | 2009 |
2006 Annual Family Law Seminar | Family Law | 2006 |
Nuts and Bolts of Divorce Seminar | Family Law | 2006 |
Nuts and Bolts of Divorce Seminar | Family Law | 2004 |
Family Law for Magistrates Seminar | Family Law | 2004 |
Panel Discussion on Legal Research and Writing | Legal Research | 2004 |
Views from the Bench Symposium of Judges and Masters | General | 2003 |
Panel Discussion on Legal Research and Writing | Legal Research | 2002 |
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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Patricia Parker, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 14, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Steven is incredibly smart and committed to his practice. He is the ultimate professional and is a fountain of information.
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Patricia Parker, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 14, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Steven is incredibly smart and committed to his practice. He is the ultimate professional and is a fountain of information.
Joseph Torri, Unknown Attorney on Sep 24, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Shane Herbert, Unknown Attorney on Feb 11, 2014
Relationship: Co-worker
I started working for Steven and his wife/law partner soon after receiving my license to practice law in September, 2010. It took no time at all for me to realize how fortunate I was to be working for such a great legal team. After 3+ years of working for them I can say, without any reservation, that they are two of the most intelligient, kind, compassionate, and skilled attorneys I have ever met. Steven exhibits exemplary forethought and is a wealth of knowledge over multiple areas of law.
Robert Jeffrey, Unknown Attorney on Jan 23, 2014
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I worked as an Associate attorney for Steve Combs, and his wife/law partner, Deborah Greene, for several years. Steve is always an ardent advocate for his clients, and one of the smartest people that I know. I would feel confident turning to Steve for personal representation in almost any type of civil matter (from family law and personal injury matters, to the most complex of business disputes and appeals), and for that reason, would never hesitate to refer any friend or family member to Steve. Most importantly, Steve is a moral, ethical, and caring person, who will always do what is right, and what it takes to fight for his clients.
Christopher Johns, Foreclosure Attorney on May 15, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Steve is an excellent attorney in multiple areas including, foreclosure, personal injury and is a great mediator. Steve is brilliant, assertive and very knowledgeable.
Anthony Perrone, Foreclosure Attorney on Feb 18, 2013
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Very capable.
David Goldman, Foreclosure Attorney on Nov 14, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Combs and I practice in some of the same areas of law. So I have had the opportunity to review many of his responses to Avvo questions. I find that his advice is not only legally sound, but is also practical and helpful. Attorney Comb's passion and concern for his clients is also clear from the reviews that his clients have provided. This is clearly the kind of attorney that you want on your side. For these reasons, I am happy to endorse him and his services.
Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on Oct 5, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Steven Patrick Combs. He is a talented advocate with outstanding work ethic.
Diane Paull, Family Attorney on Oct 2, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Coombs is one of the smartest lawyers I know. He is always helpful with a question from other attorneys. He is an knowledgeable mediator, and will make an excellent judge someday, I hope! I am confident in referring clients to Mr. Coombs.
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